Apart from our own fans, the nation will be cheering on the plucky underdogs. The fact everyone wants us to slip up should be all the motivation we need to make sure it doesn't happen.

The only way we can go out on Sunday is if the attitude is wrong. Games such as this are about application.

Naturally, we're a stronger team than our third division opponents, but the FA Cup wouldn't be the greatest competition in the world if everything was straightforward.

If Liverpool's players aren't up for it on Sunday, they'll lose. We should go into the match as if we're playing Manchester United at Old Trafford, then we'll have no problem.

The fact the match is on television is proof enough the BBC think there will be a shock. And let's not kid ourselves, they want Liverpool to lose.

They'll be really disappointed if we win comfortably, so I hope we make sure that's what happens.

I'm also doing the fourth round draw next week, so I won't be too happy if Liverpool's aren't in it.

Since this and the UEFA Cup is our last chance of winning a trophy, anything less than 100 per cent is unthinkable anyway.

I've been told Yeovil's pitch is one of the best in the lower leagues, so from that point of view we'll have an advantage.

The surface will suit the kind of game we want to play.

Yeovil have also had some dodgy results recently, but I wouldn't read much into that.

They lost to Kidderminster and Swansea but I'll bet the players' minds were already on the match this weekend.

It's very difficult for a player at that level to concentrate on a league game when you know you're going to be playing live on television against one of the biggest clubs in the world.

I'll bet Yeovil's form will dip after they play us too.

But on the day, they'll play at a level much higher than usual and the commitment will be like nothing the Liverpool players have witnessed in the Premiership.

What Yeovil lack in skill, they more than make up for in effort. And sometimes, that's what makes the difference in a cup tie.

We have been warned. It's up to us now to make sure we don't become the story next Monday morning.

Robbie picked wrong time to bounce back >

I SPOKE to Robbie Fowler on Christmas Day and told him to keep his head up and the goals would start to flow.

I also said that while I hoped he'd get one against Liverpool, I wanted it to come in a 3-1 home defeat.

When you've got so many explayers and an old boy manager, it's inevitable at least one will have a good day for you. I suppose we paid the price on Sunday.

I'm pleased for Robbie because he's been having a tough time. He's been hurt by criticism but two goals in two games over Christmas will do him the world of good.

I just wish he could have waited one more minute before scoring his last goal!

The Rushies - rewarding footballing excellence in 2003 >

SINCE it's my final column of the year, I thought I'd hand out some awards - the Rushies - for achievements in 2003.

Highlight of the Year: It seems a long time ago but the Worthington Cup win over Manchester United was obviously the best game. The fact we won a trophy in 2003 has been forgotten recently, but it was a great day in Cardiff.

Most memorable moment: When Thierry Henry ran past Jamie Carragher at Anfield the Kop seemed to drop their jaws and ask: "What on earth is that?" It was an unbelievable show of pace and I really felt for Carra that night coming face to face with a striker at the top of his game.

Biggest disappointment: Failing to qualify for the Champions' League. Defeat to Chelsea ensured we played in the UEFA Cup, but for me the defeat to Manchester City at Anfield was the killer blow. It was a game we sh oul d have won. And Wales not making Euro 2004 was a bitter blow.

Liverpool Player of 2003: Owen and Steven Gerrard have been excellent. Since becoming captain, Gerrard has just got better. I played with Graeme Souness, who I consider one of the best midfielders ever, certainly better than anyone I played with. Gerrard can be even better then him.

Premiership player of 2003: Thierry Henry should have been Premiership, European and World Player of the Year. He's unbelievable and can do things on the pitch I've never seen before.

One to watch in 2004: Florent Sinama-Pongolle will become Liverpool's version of Wayne Rooney. When he plays, the crowd is excited. He's got everything to be a huge star. Anthony Le Tallec will come good too and I hope Jon Otsemobor continues to progress in the next 12 months.